Your nutrition has a powerful impact on your oral health as well as your overall health. Your diet can work to improve your health and prevent dental problems, or it can contribute to oral health issues such as tooth decay, oral cancer and periodontal disease. For example, a diet including too much sugar dramatically increases the risk of developing cavities, and a lack of proper nutrition has been linked to an increased risk of developing oral cancer. Other deficiencies in nutrition can change the levels of bacteria and acidity in your mouth. Many nutrients, however, are known to keep your teeth and gums healthier. Vitamin A, for example, aids in tooth formation, and vitamin B helps to keep your teeth, gums and tongue functioning correctly.

Our dentists and team understand that each person has a unique metabolism. When you visit our office, we will review your oral health and current diet with you to determine the type of diet and nutrients that will be most beneficial for your oral and overall health. We will then make recommendations on changes to your eating habits and routines that can help you enjoy a healthier quality of life.

We also recommend that you take a few basic steps to help maintain healthy nutrition, such as:

• Reading food labels
• Limiting your intake of sugary foods and carbohydrates
• Eating plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables
• Drinking more water and limiting your intake of sugary drinks
• Eating foods high in calcium and phosphorus
• Brushing after every meal and flossing daily

For more information about how nutrition impacts your oral health, and to schedule a consultation with our dentists, give us a call today!